Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Keizertimes. (Salem, Or.) 1979-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 2017)
1 7 DECEMBER 29, 2017, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A7 Mandatory reports at schools in spotlight As the year drew to a close, the Salem-Keizer School Dis- trict issued 'clarifi cation' to its mandatory reporting guidelines that would require teachers and staff to report even instances of consensual sex to the Depart- ment of Human Services. Student and teachers at Mc- Nary High School spoke out against the changes and the story made international head- lines in the weeks after Keizer- times fi rst reported on it. Celtic students arranged a small protest on the steps of the Capitol and held a sit-in the following day to raise awareness. Outside observers felt the A group of McNary High School spudenps propesped phe Salem- Keizer School Dispricp’s mandapory reporping guidelines ap phe Oregon Spape Capipol. KEIZERTIMES/File new guidelines were an over- reach in interpreting the Or- egon's child abuse laws, but the district has stuck to its guns thus far. Keizertimes reporting even- tually revealed that the decision was, in part, linked to a coun- selor who did not fully report an instance of alleged abuse, but why the guidelines were changed to make even consen- sual sex talk taboo still remains a mystery. State legislators have asked for opinions from the Depart- ment of Justice and plan on introducing a legislative fi x in 2018 if nothing changes at the school district. HOA discriminated against resident McNary near pop of lisp for upgrades her parents Gary January also and Renee, fi led brought an end to suit over the dispute a court battle over that resulted in them whether the McNary moving to Woodburn Estates Homeowners in 2015. The Kuhns Association discrimi- said they were harassed nated against a woman and one altercation and her family when K. Kuhn with a neighbor they did not allow a medically-necessary RV to be regarding the issue turned into parked in the driveway of the a shoving match. A U.S. District Court judge family's home. Khrizma Kuhn, along with ruled that the family had been discriminated against despite their efforts to resolve the situation. The court left the question of damages to a jury, but the HOA and Kuhns settled out of court for $300,000 in May. The HOA's insurer paid the damages. It was the second time in less than six years HOA administrators were found to have discriminated against families with disabled children. A task force looking at the needs for facility upgrades throughout the Salem-Keizer School District released its fi nal recommendation in February 2017 and McNary High School found itself near the top of the list of actionable items. The Celts need more science classrooms and space to accommodate a student body expected to grow by improvement projects at most of the district's elementary and middle schools. District offi cials are hoping that improvements at the school will also reduce parking and traffi c problems in the neighborhoods surrounding the school, especially on Newberg Drive North. Voters will have their say on the matter in May 2018. at least 200 students during the next decade. McNary is already overcapacity. The task force was assembled in advance of the district asking voters to approve a new bond measure in 2018. It was announced in December that SKSD will ask for nearly $620 million in new bonds to grow the size of existing high schools and facilitate numerous capital Business&Services DIABETES MEMORY CARE NURSING & REHAB FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 39 YEARS Our family serving your family 24-H OUR S KILLED N URSING • T HERAPY • W OUND M ANAGEMENT L ONG T ERM C ARE • D EMENTIA C ARE • A WARD W INNING A CTIVITIES D ELICIOUS H OMEMADE F OOD • L OVELY S URROUNDINGS • C ARING S TAFF 4062 A RLETA A VE NE • K EIZER , OR • 503-390-2271 WWW .S HERWOOD P ARK . COM NC 1229 CR PLUMBING GET ANSWERS REAL ESTATE Ken Ream 503-881-5335 Carolyn Ream 503-551-3656 Creating Change Starts With Us! You have options — we are different. We go above and beyond what most Realtors will do. If selling, we help you paint, pressure wash, move you, and help you with staging your home. If buying, there are two of us always available to meet your needs and help you through the process. FIND OUT MORE AT www.KenReam.JohnLScott.com NC CR CR REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Bringing You Closer To Home The McVays are Keizer Born, raised, & residing in Keizer, the McVays have 27 combined years of experience with Coldwell Banker. They know this market and are here to help! AT HOME REAL ESTATE BRIAN & APRIL McVAY KAREN COTA Your goals are their priority Principal Broker/Owner 4131 River Rd N, Keizer Offi ce: 503.990.6600 Cell: 541.913.8192 503.510.6827 mcvaythree@gmail.com 17 Years in SALES and PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CR CR NC REMODELING SAND & GRAVEL K I T C H E N S • D E C K S • B AT H R O O M S • A D D - O N S Windsor Rock Topsoil, Crushed Rock Round Rock Pea Gravel Remodeling LLC Quality work at a fair price You haul or we deliver Prompt Service - Saturday until noon Phone quotes CALL 503.580.4436 - FOR A FREE CONSULT & ESTIMATE 393-8920 VASILY GIDENKO - Licensed, Bonded, Insured - CCB#165234 0119 SAVE YOUR LIFE PRODUCTS Affordable 824 Windsor Island Rd. N. • KEIZER CR VEHICLE GRAPHICS NC YOUR MORTGAGE VETERINARIAN SCREEN PRINTING Nelson Lomax , Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #271083 VEHICLE WRAPS EMBROIDERY & MORE! Team & Fan Wear • Banners Stickers • Window Tinting Offi ce: 503-581-8100 Cell: 503-910-8510 Nelson@landmarkprofessional.net 503.390.5222 FIND US BY Point S Tires 3818 River Rd N, Keizer CreeksideVetKeizer.com 113 McNary Estates Dr N, Suite B – Next to Don Suklis State Farm Insurance 503.991.5316 CR LAM FOUNDATION CR NMLS #399162 OR LIC #ML -5038 WA LIC #MB-399162 1255 Lee St. SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97302 0202